1877 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1524

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The 1877 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1524 is a proof half dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. The obverse is William Barber's large Liberty head, which USPatterns.com sees as Barber's answer to Morgan's eagle-on-shield halves; the same obverse was later used on the goloid dollar patterns of 1878 to 1880. Two obverse dies were used: one with the date low and less finished leaves (Pollock-1692, a single example), which USPatterns.com thinks was made first and rejected, and one with the date higher (Pollock-1690, seven known). It is struck in silver with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates the Pollock-1690 die pair R-7 and lists the Pollock-1692 die pair as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1690 and Pollock-1692, Adams-Woodin 1539 and Taxay EP1042. Cataloged as PCGS #61864.

Rarity Notes

R-7 / unique (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1524; Pollock-1690; Pollock-1692; Adams-Woodin 1539; Taxay EP1042